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President: Countries with no past civilization tend to possess WMD

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Kuala Lumpur, March 2, IRNA
Iran-Ahmadinejad-Malaysia
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, speaking to reporters at a joint press conference with Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in Malaysia's political capital of Putrajaya on Thursday, said that only the states with no past civilization and culture struggle to access weapons of mass destruction.

Concerning Iran's nuclear issue, the president said that the country's nuclear activities continue within the framework of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

"We believe that all NPT member countries are entitled to access nuclear energy for peaceful purposes," he added.

Denouncing the scientific apartheid, he noted that Iran's nuclear activities will continue under the supervision of the agency and in accordance with the relevant regulations.

In another part of his remarks, the president referred to Iran's policies and voiced Iran's call for nuclear disarmament worldwide.

Stressing that the doors are open to every party for negotiations, the chief executive said Iran will not yield to authoritative talks.

Expressing satisfaction with his visit to Malaysia, the president said that expansion of collaboration in all fields are possible.

Ahmadinejad pointed to economical and industrial fields, including oil, gas, transport for proper grounds in which joint projects can be implemented in future.

"Both countries share close commonalties and outlooks in the field of politics. Besides, Iran and Malaysia are interested in promoting peace and tranquility for all nations and believe that the humanity is based upon justice and monotheism," he added.

During the press briefing, Ahmadinejad invited Badawi to visit Iran.

The Iran-Malaysia joint commissions have to prepare the drafts of cooperation between the two states to be signed during the future visit of Badawi to Tehran.

For his part, Badawi referred to the significance of Ahmadinejad's visit to his country and hoped for further expansion of ties in various fields.

President Ahmadinejad, heading a political-economic delegation, arrived in Malaysia Wednesday night on a three-day official visit.

The chief executive and his accompanying delegation will leave Malaysia for Tehran on Friday afternoon.

About Ahmadinejad's suggested plan on the unity of all Muslim states in case any Islamic country faces threats, Badawi said any proposal in this regard will be discussed by the Organization of Islamic Conference and a decision will be made by all member states.

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